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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.24, 92,542.28 and 55,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.24, 92,542.28 and 55,369.12 is: 82,625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.24 : 92,542.28 = 55,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.24/92,542.28 = 55,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.24x = 92,542.28 × 55,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.24x = 5,123,984,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,984,606.39/62,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,625.94

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