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Find the K-Sum of an Array

Explore how to determine the kth largest sum from subsequences of an integer array. Understand subsequence definitions, sum calculations, and apply heap data structures to identify top sums effectively.

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Statement

You are given an integer array, nums, and a positive integer k. Your task is to determine and return the kthk^{th} largest possible sum among all subsequences of the array. A subsequence is formed by deleting no or more elements from the array without changing the order of the remaining elements. The sum of a subsequence is the total of its elements.

Remember: For valid subsequences:

  • The empty subsequence is valid, and its sum is considered 00.

  • Duplicate subsequence sums are ...