3. Gitano Manufacturing uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. It manufactures a product that passes through two processing departmentsBlending, and Packaging. On March 1, 2019, the first department, Blending, had a zero beginning balance. During March, 40,000 gallons were started into production. During the month, 32,000 gallons were completed, and 8,000 remained in process, partially completed.

Conversion costs are added evenly throughout each process and direct materials are added at the beginning of each process. During March, the Blending Department incurred $48,000 in direct materials costs and $211,600 in conversion costs. At the end of the month, the ending inventory in the Blending Department was 60% complete with respect to conversion costs.

Compute the Blending Departments cost of ending work in process inventory for March.