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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,127, 81,597 and 32,271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,127, 81,597 and 32,271.23 is: 44,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,127 : 81,597 = 32,271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,127/81,597 = 32,271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,127x = 81,597 × 32,271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,127x = 2,633,235,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,235,146.33/59,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,535.24

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