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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,286.76, 85,498.49 and 55,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,286.76, 85,498.49 and 55,055.08 is: 75,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,286.76 : 85,498.49 = 55,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,286.76/85,498.49 = 55,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,286.76x = 85,498.49 × 55,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,286.76x = 4,707,126,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,126,206.83/62,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,571.86

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