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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,168.52, 79,767.34 and 15,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,168.52, 79,767.34 and 15,730.44 is: 23,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,168.52 : 79,767.34 = 15,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,168.52/79,767.34 = 15,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,168.52x = 79,767.34 × 15,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,168.52x = 1,254,775,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,775,355.83/53,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.97

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