1. The problem asks to calculate 26000 multiplied by 10%.\n2. Recall that 10% as a decimal is $\frac{10}{100} = 0.1$.\n3. Multiply 26000 by 0.1: $$26000 \times 0.1 = 2600.$$\n4. Therefore, 10% of 26000 is 2600.