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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,638.40, 89,263.20 and 59,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,638.40, 89,263.20 and 59,638.40 is: 89,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,638.40 : 89,263.20 = 59,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,638.40/89,263.20 = 59,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,638.40x = 89,263.20 × 59,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,638.40x = 5,323,514,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,514,426.88/59,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,263.20

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