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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.28, 94,005.14 and 55,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.28, 94,005.14 and 55,504.08 is: 82,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.28 : 94,005.14 = 55,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.28/94,005.14 = 55,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.28x = 94,005.14 × 55,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.28x = 5,217,668,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,668,533.45/62,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,850.02

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