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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,158.92, 92,795.26 and 59,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,158.92, 92,795.26 and 59,971.92 is: 89,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,158.92 : 92,795.26 = 59,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,158.92/92,795.26 = 59,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,158.92x = 92,795.26 × 59,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,158.92x = 5,565,109,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,109,909.10/62,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,530.35

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