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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,882, 70,323 and 14,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,882, 70,323 and 14,050 is: 21,075

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,882 : 70,323 = 14,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,882/70,323 = 14,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,882x = 70,323 × 14,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,882x = 988,038,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,038,150/46,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075

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