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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,892, 70,338 and 14,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,892, 70,338 and 14,060 is: 21,090

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,892 : 70,338 = 14,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,892/70,338 = 14,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,892x = 70,338 × 14,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,892x = 988,952,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,952,280/46,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090

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