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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,265.12, 79,905.36 and 16,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,265.12, 79,905.36 and 16,332 is: 24,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,265.12 : 79,905.36 = 16,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,265.12/79,905.36 = 16,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,265.12x = 79,905.36 × 16,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,265.12x = 1,305,014,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,014,339.52/53,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.35

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