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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,848, 80,785.08 and 16,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,848, 80,785.08 and 16,912 is: 25,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,848 : 80,785.08 = 16,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,848/80,785.08 = 16,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,848x = 80,785.08 × 16,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,848x = 1,366,237,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,237,272.96/53,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,372.11

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