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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,437, 80,159.82 and 16,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,437, 80,159.82 and 16,501 is: 24,752.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,437 : 80,159.82 = 16,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,437/80,159.82 = 16,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,437x = 80,159.82 × 16,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,437x = 1,322,717,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,717,189.82/53,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.83

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