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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,071.46, 92,927.66 and 55,661.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,071.46, 92,927.66 and 55,661.73 is: 83,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,071.46 : 92,927.66 = 55,661.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,071.46/92,927.66 = 55,661.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,071.46x = 92,927.66 × 55,661.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,071.46x = 5,172,513,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,513,577.50/62,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,331.59

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