Given data:
* The force applied on the bookshelf towards the direction of motion by George is,
[tex]F_1=57\text{ N}[/tex]* The force applied on the bookshelf towards the direction of motion by the friend of George is,
[tex]F_2=25\text{ N}[/tex]* The force of friction opposite to the direction of motion is,
[tex]F=78\text{ N}[/tex]Solution:
Thus, the net force acting on the bookshelf is,
[tex]F_{net}=F_1+F_2-F[/tex]Here, the negative sign before the friction force indicates the direction of friction force is oppoiste to the direction of motion,
Substituting the known values,
[tex]\begin{gathered} F_{net}=57+25-78 \\ F_{net}=4\text{ N} \end{gathered}[/tex]Here, the positive value of net force indicates the net force is acting in the direction of motion of the bookshelf.
Thus, the bookshelf will move to the right with a force of 4 N.
Hence, 4th option is the correct answer.