Initial investment-Basic calculation Cushing Corporation is considering the purchase of a new grading machine to replace the existing one. The existing machine was purchased 3 years ago at an installed cost of $20,500; it was being depreciated under MACRS using a 5-year recovery period. (See table for the applicable depreciation percentages.) The existing machine is expected to have a usable life of at least 5 more years. The new machine costs $35,700 and requires $5,500 in installation costs; it will be depreciated using a 5-year recovery period under MACRS. The existing machine can currently be sold for $24,300 without incurring any removal or cleanup costs. The firm is subject to a 40% tax rate. Calculate the initial investment associated with the proposed purchase of a new grading machine. The initial investment will be $ (Round to the nearest dollar.)