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Sum of fourth powers divisible by 29

Source: IMC 2007 Day 2 Problem 2

August 7, 2007

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Problem Statement

Let

x

y

and

z

be integers such that

S = x^{4}+y^{4}+z^{4}

is divisible by 29. Show that

S

is divisible by

29^{4}