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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,111.68, 92,986.86 and 55,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,111.68, 92,986.86 and 55,700.20 is: 83,388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,111.68 : 92,986.86 = 55,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,111.68/92,986.86 = 55,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,111.68x = 92,986.86 × 55,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,111.68x = 5,179,386,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,386,699.37/62,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,388.29

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