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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,299.26, 79,934.96 and 15,849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,299.26, 79,934.96 and 15,849.26 is: 23,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,299.26 : 79,934.96 = 15,849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,299.26/79,934.96 = 15,849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,299.26x = 79,934.96 × 15,849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,299.26x = 1,266,909,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,909,564.45/53,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.74

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