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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,071.96, 92,928.41 and 55,662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,071.96, 92,928.41 and 55,662.23 is: 83,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,071.96 : 92,928.41 = 55,662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,071.96/92,928.41 = 55,662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,071.96x = 92,928.41 × 55,662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,071.96x = 5,172,601,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,601,788.00/62,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,332.35

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