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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,867.70, 94,301.55 and 55,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,867.70, 94,301.55 and 55,869.30 is: 83,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,867.70 : 94,301.55 = 55,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,867.70/94,301.55 = 55,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,867.70x = 94,301.55 × 55,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,867.70x = 5,268,561,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,561,587.42/62,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,803.95

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