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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,898, 70,347 and 14,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,898, 70,347 and 14,066 is: 21,099

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,898 : 70,347 = 14,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,898/70,347 = 14,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,898x = 70,347 × 14,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,898x = 989,500,902
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,500,902/46,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099

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