The first 3 pieces each cost 45000/3=$<<45000/3=15000>>15,000

So the next piece was 15,000*.5=$<<15000*.5=7500>>7,500 more expensive

That means it cost 15,000+7,500=$<<15000+7500=22500>>22,500

That means in total he spent 45,000+22,500=$67,500

# Answer

67,500
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John decides to start collecting art.  He pays the same price for his first 3 pieces of art and the total price came to $45,000.  The next piece of art was 50% more expensive than those.  How much did all the art cost?
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John decides to start collecting art.  He pays the same price for his first 3 pieces of art and the total price came to $45,000.  The next piece of art was 50% more expensive than those.  How much did all the art cost?
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