Assuming that this is a right triangle, then (50 in)^2 = b^2 + (14 in)^2, according to the Pythagorean Theorem.
Then 196 in^2 + b^2 = 2500 in^2. Solving for b^2:
b^2 = (2500-196) in^2, and so b = +48 inches (answer)
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