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1994 AIME Problem 15

Given a point P^{}_{} on a triangular piece of paper ABC,\, consider the creases that are formed in the paper when A, B,\, and C\, are folded onto P.\, Let us call P_{}^{} a fold point of \triangle ABC\, if these creases, which number three unless P^{}_{} is one of the vertices, do not intersect. Suppose that AB=36, AC=72,\, and \angle B=90^\circ.\, Then the area of the set of all fold points of \triangle ABC\, can be written in the form q\pi-r\sqrt{s},\, where q, r,\, and s\, are positive integers and s\, is not divisible by the square of any prime. What is q+r+s\,?

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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