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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,073.44, 92,930.61 and 55,663.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,073.44, 92,930.61 and 55,663.71 is: 83,334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,073.44 : 92,930.61 = 55,663.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,073.44/92,930.61 = 55,663.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,073.44x = 92,930.61 × 55,663.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,073.44x = 5,172,862,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,862,525.16/62,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,334.56

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