David Stephens has made an investment that will pay him $$11,455,$ $$16,376,$ $$19,812,$ and $10,450$ at the end of the next four years. His investment was to fetch him a return of $12$ percent. What is the value of his investment today? $($Round to the nearest dollar.$)$

Group of answer choices

$$41,500$

$$42,209$

$$44,025$

$$35,600$