On January 1, you win $46,000,000 in the state lottery. The $46,000,000 prize will be paid in equal installments of $5,750,000 over eight years. The payments will be made on December 31 of each year, beginning on December 31 of this year. The current interest rate is 5%.

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On January 1, you win $46,000,000 in the state lottery. The $46,000,000 prize will be paid in equal installments of $5,750,000 over eight years. The payments will be made on December 31 of each year, beginning on December 31 of this year. The current interest rate is 5%. 

 

Determine the present value of your winnings. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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