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AMC 12 2022a Problem 16

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A triangular number is a positive integer that can be expressed in the form tn=1+2+3+⋯+nt_n=1+2+3+\cdots+n, for some positive integer nn. The three smallest triangular numbers that are also perfect squares are t1=1=12,t8=36=62,t_1=1=1^2, t_8=36=6^2, and t49=1225=352t_{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 \textbf{(B)} ~9 \textbf{(C)} ~12 \textbf{(D)} ~18 \textbf{(E)} ~27

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