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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.15, 92,898.66 and 55,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.15, 92,898.66 and 55,546.52 is: 82,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.15 : 92,898.66 = 55,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.15/92,898.66 = 55,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.15x = 92,898.66 × 55,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.15x = 5,160,197,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,197,507.91/62,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,886.55

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