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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,979.49, 94,008.47 and 55,506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,979.49, 94,008.47 and 55,506.36 is: 82,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,979.49 : 94,008.47 = 55,506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,979.49/94,008.47 = 55,506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,979.49x = 94,008.47 × 55,506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,979.49x = 5,218,068,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,068,053.87/62,979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,853.45

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