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In the process of alphabetizing words, the first step is to look at the letters in order from left to right. Here, all the words start with "c," so we proceed to the second letters. The second letters are "a" in all cases, so we continue to the third letter in each word.

- The third letter of "carton" is "r."

- The third letter of "cartographer" is "r."

- The third letter of "cart" is "r."

- The third letter of "cartoon" is "r."

Since all options have the same letters for the first three positions, we look at the fourth letter. However, here is where we differentiate:

- "carton" has "t" as the fourth letter.

- "cartographer" has "t," and is followed by more letters.

- "cart" finishes with "t" but has no further letters to consider.

- "cartoon" has "t" as the fourth letter and is also followed by "o."

In terms of complete dictionary order, we consider the length of the words as well. "cart" would typically come before "carton," "cartoon," and "cartographer" because it