A philanthropist deposits $50,000 into a trust fund that pays 4.5%, compounded continuously. The balance will be given to the college from which the philanthropist graduated after the money has earned interest for 20 years. How much will the college receive?

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A philanthropist deposits $50,000 into a trust fund that pays 4.5%, compounded continuously. The balance will be given to the college from which the philanthropist graduated after the money has earned interest for 20 years. How much will the college receive?

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