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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,961.84, 93,982.10 and 55,488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,961.84, 93,982.10 and 55,488.68 is: 82,827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,961.84 : 93,982.10 = 55,488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,961.84/93,982.10 = 55,488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,961.84x = 93,982.10 × 55,488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,961.84x = 5,214,942,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,942,202.72/62,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,827.04

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