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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,629.16, 86,377.83 and 55,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,629.16, 86,377.83 and 55,059.30 is: 75,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,629.16 : 86,377.83 = 55,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,629.16/86,377.83 = 55,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,629.16x = 86,377.83 × 55,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,629.16x = 4,755,902,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,902,855.32/62,629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,937.52

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