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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,963.59, 93,984.73 and 55,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,963.59, 93,984.73 and 55,490.44 is: 82,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,963.59 : 93,984.73 = 55,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,963.59/93,984.73 = 55,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,963.59x = 93,984.73 × 55,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,963.59x = 5,215,254,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,254,020.98/62,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,829.68

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