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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,127.76, 81,595.11 and 32,270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,127.76, 81,595.11 and 32,270.19 is: 44,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,127.76 : 81,595.11 = 32,270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,127.76/81,595.11 = 32,270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,127.76x = 81,595.11 × 32,270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,127.76x = 2,633,089,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,089,702.77/59,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,532.21

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