The dose of a drug is 72 mg/kg/d, infused over 24 hours. What would be the infusion rate, in milliliters per hour, of a 2.2% (w/v) solution of the drug if administered to a patient weighing 121 lb? Round your final answer to the nearest hundredth.
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