To find the area \( A \) of the sandbox, you can use the formula for the area of a rectangle:
\[ A = l \times w \]
Now, substitute the given values for length \( l \) and width \( w \):
\[ A = 36.4 \times 24.8 \]
Next, simplify the equation by multiplying 36.4 and 24.8:
\[ A = 36.4 \times 24.8 = 904.32 \]
Thus, the area of the sandbox is:
\[ \text{The area of the sandbox is } 904.32 \text{ in}^2. \]