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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,978.28, 94,006.63 and 55,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,978.28, 94,006.63 and 55,505.08 is: 82,851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,978.28 : 94,006.63 = 55,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,978.28/94,006.63 = 55,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,978.28x = 94,006.63 × 55,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,978.28x = 5,217,845,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,845,518.68/62,978.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,851.51

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