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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,114.54, 92,996.84 and 55,815.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,114.54, 92,996.84 and 55,815.98 is: 83,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,114.54 : 92,996.84 = 55,815.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,114.54/92,996.84 = 55,815.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,114.54x = 92,996.84 × 55,815.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,114.54x = 5,190,709,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,709,761.50/62,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,566.74

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