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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,232, 79,848.12 and 16,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,232, 79,848.12 and 16,296 is: 24,444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,232 : 79,848.12 = 16,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,232/79,848.12 = 16,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,232x = 79,848.12 × 16,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,232x = 1,301,204,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,204,963.52/53,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.04

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