Math Gold Medalist

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2022 AMC 12A 

Problem 16

A triangular number is a positive integer that can be expressed in the form $t_n=1+2+3+\cdots+n$, for some positive integer $n$. The three smallest triangular numbers that are also perfect squares are $t_1=1=1^2, t_8=36=6^2,$ and $t_{49}=1225=35^2$. What is the sum of the digits of the fourth smallest triangular number that is also a perfect square?

$\textbf{(A)} ~6 \qquad\textbf{(B)} ~9 \qquad\textbf{(C)} ~12 \qquad\textbf{(D)} ~18 \qquad\textbf{(E)} ~27$

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