Suppose that a typical doctor earned $41,000 in 1978. In addition, you know that in 1990 a typical doctor earns $76,000. Finally, you also know that the CPI in 1978 is 210 and in 1990 is 230. Given this information, a doctor's 1978 salary in 1990 dollars is $

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