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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998, 70,497 and 14,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998, 70,497 and 14,166 is: 21,249

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998 : 70,497 = 14,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998/70,497 = 14,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998x = 70,497 × 14,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998x = 998,660,502
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,660,502/46,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249

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