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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,991.78, 94,026.74 and 55,518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,991.78, 94,026.74 and 55,518.58 is: 82,871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,991.78 : 94,026.74 = 55,518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,991.78/94,026.74 = 55,518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,991.78x = 94,026.74 × 55,518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,991.78x = 5,220,231,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,231,086.83/62,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,871.62

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