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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,992.28, 94,027.49 and 55,519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,992.28, 94,027.49 and 55,519.08 is: 82,872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,992.28 : 94,027.49 = 55,519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,992.28/94,027.49 = 55,519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,992.28x = 94,027.49 × 55,519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,992.28x = 5,220,319,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,319,461.91/62,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,872.38

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