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The most recent financial statements for Fleury Inc., follow. Sales for 2012 are projected to grow by 30 percent. Interest expense will remain constant; the tax rate and the dividend payout rate will also remain constant. Costs, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets and accounts payable increase spontaneously with sales.

FLEURY, INC. 2011 Income Statement
Sales $ 748,000
Costs 583,000
Other expenses 19,000
Earnings before interest and taxes $ 146,000
Interest paid 10,000
Taxable income $ 136,000
Taxes (35%) 47,600
Net income 88,400
Dividends $ 17,680
Addition to retained earnings 70,720

FLEURY, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011
Assets Liabilities and Owners Equity
Current assets Current liabilities
Cash $ 20,740 Accounts payable $ 54,900
Accounts receivable 33,060 Notes payable 14,100
Inventory 70,020 Total $ 69,000
Total $ 123,820 Long-term debt $ 100,000
Fixed assets Owners equity
Net plant and equipment $ 400,000 Common stock and paid-in surplus $ 100,000
Retained earnings 254,820
Total $ 354,820
Total assets $ 523,820 Total liabilities and owners equity $ 523,820

If the firm is operating at full capacity and no new debt or equity is issued, what external financing is needed to support the 30 percent growth rate in sales? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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