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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,993.28, 94,028.98 and 55,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,993.28, 94,028.98 and 55,520.08 is: 82,873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,993.28 : 94,028.98 = 55,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,993.28/94,028.98 = 55,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,993.28x = 94,028.98 × 55,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,993.28x = 5,220,496,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,496,491.92/62,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,873.86

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