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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,283.84, 93,758.19 and 55,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,283.84, 93,758.19 and 55,854 is: 84,079.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,283.84 : 93,758.19 = 55,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,283.84/93,758.19 = 55,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,283.84x = 93,758.19 × 55,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,283.84x = 5,236,769,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,769,944.26/62,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,079.11

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