The population of Canada is approximately $38$ million today. It is growing at an annual rate of $1\mathrm{.}1\%.$ At this growth rate, in how many years will the population reach $46$ million?

$17\mathrm{.}46$

$21\mathrm{.}72$

$12\mathrm{.}98$

$8\mathrm{.}00$