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In the construction of a builiding , the volume of the walls is in proportion to the cost of construction. If a wall of volume `24 m^(3)` cost ₹ 18,600. then find the cost of construction of a wall of volume ` 36m^(3)`

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27, 900
Given , 24 : 36 : : 18600 :'x
` 24/36 = 18600/x Rightarrow 18600/24 xx 36`
` x= 18,600 xx 3/2 Rightarrow x= 9300xx 3 Rightarrow x= ₹ 27900`
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