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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,995.28, 94,031.96 and 55,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,995.28, 94,031.96 and 55,522.08 is: 82,876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,995.28 : 94,031.96 = 55,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,995.28/94,031.96 = 55,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,995.28x = 94,031.96 × 55,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,995.28x = 5,220,849,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,849,728.07/62,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,876.85

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